Padilla, allies may skip Sara Duterte impeachment trial
Senator Robin Padilla indicated that he and allied senators might boycott the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte if the "distortion" of the Constitution persists. While no concrete discussions have occurred, he suggested a decision could be made soon.
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